MENS SHOES

Style Tip Up Your Footwear

Still wearing running shoes all the time (even when you're NOT running)? Explore other options.

Why? It boils down to a traditional school of thought that's still alive and well these days: you can judge a man by his shoes.

People see shoes as a way of measuring your net worth – or assuming your career and social status.

So I believe in spending good money on a pair of high-quality dress shoes. It's a classic type of footwear that works for nearly all occasions.

A pair of quality leather shoes is one of the best investments – provided it's durable and comfortable to wear for many years (with nothing more than some light cleaning and the occasional shine required).

It's not just about looking sharp. These shoes represent attention to detail, and how carefully you present yourself (not giving people any reason to ridicule your young age or starting salary).

The Brown Leather Brogue

While Browning may sound like a dance class for men with too much time an on their hands, it’s actually a time-honored shoe-making technique that you’re probably already familiar with.These perforations, which come in several different designs, were originally designed to let water out while the wearer was wading through boggy Gaelic farms. But here’s where things get complicated: because Browning is a technique rather than a shoe itself, Oxfords can be brogues, as can Derbies and wingtips.

As a general rule, more holes equals more casual. So if you’re looking for something the will take you from the boardroom to the bar, opt for a semi-brogue, which lacks the W-shaped toe design.